EVOLUTION’S GRIFFITH HEADS TOWARDS ORIEL March 15, 2012 It’s not all about cutbacks at Oriel Securities, the independent UK corporate and institutional stockbroker. Earlier this week it emerged that Oriel was trimming its staff by letting go of around 15 people but yesterday the firm showed that it is in hiring mode also. Oriel has taken on Richard Griffith, the former Evolution oil [...]
Tax reform is long overdue: The coalition must act soon to boost long-term growth March 15, 2012 THE CONTENT of next week’s budget has been the subject of intense speculation. What will the magic budget briefcase contain? A tycoon tax or a cut in the 50p rate? Help for small businesses or low earners? Relief from rising fuel duty or restrictions on pension tax relief? Most of this discussion is around short-term [...]
Deeper cuts will restore Britain’s fiscal credibility March 15, 2012 THIS week Fitch joined Moody’s in placing the UK’s AAA rating on negative outlook. This should send the clearest possible message to those calling for looser fiscal policy in next week’s budget. In truth, the chancellor should tighten policy, because his reputation for fiscal credibility is already at stake. Confronted by poor economic growth last [...]
We mustn’t mourn the end of encyclopaedias March 15, 2012 AS A boy, I remember being taken to the local library and taught to use the dark, weighty volumes of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. As of now, that dates me. A “digital native”, someone to whom the modern information revolution comes naturally, is often defined as a person who has never owned a camera that needs [...]
RAPID RESPONSES March 15, 2012 Buy British [Re: Outsourced jobs will return if we improve training, yesterday] Absolutely agree. When you look at some of the outsourcing costs charged for offshore financial services in Bangalore, an onshore company or shared service centre could recruit local graduates and offer significant cost savings. Perhaps the government should be offering tax incentives to [...]
The appeal of a mature market March 15, 2012 THERE’S nothing emerging about Barbados. Barbados has arrived. It arrived a long time ago. But in a property environment where the hot new thing has lost some of its appeal over the past five years, tried and true is sometimes best. Like a Starbucks when you want to be sure of what you’re getting. But [...]
Be inspired by Mother’s Day March 15, 2012 KITCHENAID ARTISAN MIXER £419 selfridges.com A most-lusted-after for many a kitchenista, this gorgeous retro mixer packs major power, mixing big batches fast. LIBERTY HOUSE SILK AND VELVET CUSHION £145 liberty.co.uk For a woman with a historical bent, this cushion features a vintage design of Liberty’s historic tudor building. FONTEYN DRESSING TABLE £349 made.com This delicate [...]
RENTING March 15, 2012 HEAD OF LETTING, AYLESFORD Q.I have recently found a tenant for my property and have been advised by my letting agent that I should have an inventory made and check-in compiled by an independent inventory clerk. Could I save this additional cost and compile it myself? A. While you could, we would strongly advise that [...]
MINT Polo In The Park: champagne, laughs and some stellar networking March 15, 2012 MINT Polo In The Park, taking place this year on 8, 9 and 10 June is London’s ultimate summer networking and socialising event. What better way to spend a Friday with clients and colleagues than in the glorious sunshine of Hurlingham Park – the crowd cheering as ponies thunder past on perfectly manicured lawns, while [...]
TOP 5 MINT POLO IN THE PARK FACTS March 15, 2012 ■ Over 30,000 people enjoy the fun-filledweekend at MINT Polo in the Park ■ Teams are traditionally sponsored by top city firms, hence the name City Friday ■ Jack Kidd, brother of Jodie Kidd has won the tournament twice, Jodie’s husband Andrea Vianini won it last year. ■ City Friday is considered to be the [...]
